Our Funding Programs

To better meet the evolving needs of our members, we launched two flagship funding initiatives: the BMC Mentorship Program and the BMC Small Business Liquidity Loan Program. Together, these programs provide mothers with the guidance, practical support, and flexible financing they need to grow personally, strengthen their businesses, and pursue new opportunities with confidence.

Mentorship Program

Our mentorship program pairs moms with seasoned professionals or entrepreneurs in their area of interest, providing a supportive community and expert guidance to help them thrive. Recognizing the growing need for guidance and support, we launched our mentorship program with 5 inaugural matches in January 2026. Our goal is to empower moms to achieve their personal and professional goals, build meaningful connections, and contribute to their communities.

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Program Details

  • 8-week program
  • Bi-weekly virtual meetings
  • Personalized mentor matching
  • Practical guidance, networking and growth

Areas of Mentorship

  • Business Strategy & Planning
  • Human Resources & Management
  • Marketing, Branding, & Communications
  • Technology & Digital Skills
  • Data Analytics & Insights
  • Entrepreneurship & Startups
  • Leadership & Personal Growth
  • Ministry, Non-Profit, & Social Impact
  • Work-Life Balance & Self-Care
  • Career Progression & Development
  • Returning to Work & Career Transition
  • Spiritual Growth & Faith Development
  • Homeschooling, Education, & Child Development

Small Business Liquidity Loan Program

Many BMC mothers turn to entrepreneurship to offset economic pressures while balancing childcare responsibilities. Despite their resilience, they face limited access to financing, rising inflation, and increasing operational costs.

To respond, BMC launched the small business interest-free loan program in 2023 providing a six-month loan repayment period with the first month of moratorium. The program supports working capital needs, market expansion, and operational improvements across various sectors such as catering, tutoring, retail, and laundry. Supported businesses have demonstrated consistent loan repayment and growth.

As our members continued to express the need for medium-term financing to pursue higher-value business opportunities, we launched a Practical Grant Writing Workshop accompanied by a Pitch Competition designed to build capacity and unlock funding opportunities for women entrepreneurs.

The workshop equipped participants with practical skills in:

  • Crafting compelling business stories
  • Identifying and articulating the problem their business solves
  • Developing strong grant proposals
  • Building realistic budgets and financial projections
  • Demonstrating business impact and sustainability
  • Presenting confidently to potential funders

Participants then had the opportunity to apply these concepts in a live pitch competition before an independent judging panel, gaining valuable feedback and real-world experience in seeking funding.

In addition to the learning experience, participants competed for business grants, with the winner receiving a $250 first-place prize to support the growth of her venture.

We remain committed to helping women-led businesses access the knowledge, networks, and capital they need to thrive.

Support this work.

If you would like to contribute towards empowering more women entrepreneurs through training, mentorship, and funding opportunities, donations can be made via our Nestuge account here. 

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Internal Assessment Findings

  • 70%+ of business owners lack affordable credit
  • 20–35% average microfinance interest rates
  • Many report declining revenue due to rising costs

Track Record of Success

100+

Mothers supported Across Five Countries

15+

Interest-Free Loans

90%

Repayment rate since 2023

0

 Financial mismanagement cases

~$ 10,000

disbursed since inception

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